This week at the CITYSunTimes

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Things to do this weekend

It’s almost February and, before Cupid gets to work, here are some fun events you should consider for this upcoming weekend. 

Click here to see our full list of upcoming things to do.


Among the weekend's highlights? The 14th Annual Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival returns Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.

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News and notes


The next stop in our unique coffee shop series is Dark Hall Coffee. The multi-award winning coffee shop, established in 2018, is a 100% plant-based coffee shop and bakery in Phoenix. Click here for the full story.


Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary is much more than a safe haven for animals—it's a sanctuary of healing, hope, and connection for both animals and the people who visit them. Founded by Aimee Takaha, the nonprofit’s mission is to “rescue, rehabilitate, re-home and spread awareness of farm animals in need while creating a healing environment for differently abled humans.”

Click here for the full story.


February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the ideal time to recognize the exceptional CTE programs offered by Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD). These robust programs provide students with comprehensive preparation for both the workforce and higher education.

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Volunteering is good for the soul, and this past week Hospice of the Valley shared not one but two heartwarming stories about their volunteers. Learn about them here and here.


The Town of Cave Creek announced the recipients of its annual Community Grants program during a town council meeting on Jan. 7, distributing $40,000 to 13 nonprofit organizations serving the local community. Click here to learn more.


In business news, Outlets North Phoenix, located on I-17 and Anthem Way, just 15 minutes north of Loop 101, continues to grow and evolve with several new and coming-soon tenants. The 293,000-square-foot premier outlet shopping center, originally opened in 1996 as the New River Outlets and acquired by Craig Realty Group in 2002, has evolved from a traditional shopping center into a mixed-use development facility complete with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and services. Click here to learn more.


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